A client complains of lower right abdominal pain and nausea, and ...

[dbose]

A client complains of lower right abdominal pain and nausea, and appendicitis is suspected. Which of the following lab reports would assist in confirming the diagnosis?
 
  a. 5,000/mm3 WBC (white blood cells); 50 neutrophils
  b. 10,000/mm3 WBC; 75 neutrophils
  c. 15,000/mm3 WBC; 85 neutrophils
  d. 2,000/mm3 WBC; 40 neutrophils

Question 2

What is the main goal of medical management of the postpartum client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
 
  a. administration of heparin therapy c. correction of the underlying cause
  b. administration of platelets d. symptomatic treatment only

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

B
Appendicitis, the most common inflammation of the GI tract, occurs when the vermiform appendix attached to the cecum becomes inflamed, gangrenous, or infected; the appendix may rupture and cause peritonitis from introduction of fecal content into the abdominal cavity. The client experiences right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and anorexia. An elevation in white blood cells (normal 4,500/mm3 to 11,000/mm3) and neutrophils (50 to 75) will verify the physical symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

C
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an abnormal stimulation of the clotting mechanism, which consumes clotting factors, causing small clots throughout the vascular system and widespread bleeding internally, externally, or both. Correction of the underlying cause is the main aspect of medical management.

[dbose]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[atrochim]

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